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Bay St. Louis, MS vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Bay St. Louis?
- The Median Age in Houma is 12.0 years younger than in Bay St. Louis.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Bay St. Louis?
- Houma housing costs are 26.0% less expensive than Bay St. Louis housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Bay St. Louis?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay St. Louis.

Things to do in Bay St. Louis?
Bay St. Louis, MS is an attractive small town south of Pearl River home to numerous wonderful sights including Depot District exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or War Memorial Park hosting fun activities like bike riding; they organize vibrant events like Cruisin' the Coast each October.

Things to do in Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

 Bay St. Louis, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$59,569  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.12  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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